1 I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart;before the gods I sing your praise;2 I bow down toward your holy templeand give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness;for you have exalted your name and your wordabove everything.3 On the day I called, you answered me,you increased my…
The Word of God: Luke 8:16-25 – October 10, 2020
16″No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. 17For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light. 18Then…
The Word of God: Acts 25:13-27 – October 10, 2020
13After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to welcome Festus. 14Since they were staying there several days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a man here who was left in prison by Felix. 15When I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the…
The Word of God: Hosea 10:1-15 – October 10, 2020
1Israel is a luxuriant vine that yields its fruit. The more his fruit increased the more altars he built; as his country improved, he improved his pillars. 2Their heart is false; now they must bear their guilt. The Lord will break down their altars, and destroy their pillars. 3For now they will say: “We have…
Psalm of the Day – October 9, 2020 (Psalm 65)
1 Praise is due to you,O God, in Zion;and to you shall vows be performed,2 O you who answer prayer!To you all flesh shall come.3 When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us,you forgive our transgressions.4 Happy are those whom you choose and bring nearto live in your courts.We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your…
The Word of God: Luke 8:1-15 – October 9, 2020
1Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, 2as well as some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3and Joanna, the wife of Herod’s…
The Word of God: Acts 24:24-25:12 – October 9, 2020
24Some days later when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him speak concerning faith in Christ Jesus. 25And as he discussed justice, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity, I will send for…
The Word of God: Hosea 9:10-17 – October 9, 2020
10Like grapes in the wilderness, I found Israel. Like the first fruit on the fig tree, in its first season, I saw your ancestors. But they came to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to a thing of shame, and became detestable like the thing they loved. 11Ephraim’s glory shall fly away like a bird – no…
Psalm of the Day – October 8, 2020 (Psalm 62)
1 For God alone my soul waits in silence;from him comes my salvation.2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,my fortress; I shall never be shaken. 3 How long will you assail a person,will you batter your victim, all of you,as you would a leaning wall, a tottering fence?4 Their only plan is to…
The Word of God: Luke 7:36-50 – October 8, 2020
36One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. 38She stood behind him at…
